The highly anticipated solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, is quickly approaching and the University has several events planned to mark the occasion and we are asking for your help. Among the UEclipse events include the presentation by Maria Weber, PhD on Sunday, April 7, at 2:00 p.m. in Eykamp Hall. Activities will continue Monday, April 8, across campus. Volunteers are needed to ensure safe and memorable events.

Volunteer information sessions will be held on the following dates:

• Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. in LI 203 – J. Henry Schroeder Boardroom.
• Thursday, April 4, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. – by Zoom.

April 7, UEclipse Volunteer Sign-up:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A044BABAE22A5F49-48588483-april

April 8, UEclipse Volunteer Sign-up:

April 8, volunteer locations are across campus.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A044BABAE22A5F49-48588646-48ueeclipse

Thank you for helping to make this once in a lifetime event at UE spectacular by volunteering! Please contact ueclipse@evansville.edu with any questions.

Open Enrollment Meetings

UE’s Benefit Open Enrollment meetings will be held next week. This is your opportunity to learn more about benefit changes or to speak with a plan representative for benefits starting over on June 1. Employees are strongly encouraged to attend one of the following open enrollment meetings:

Monday, April 1, 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM in Eykamp Hall Room 251

Monday, April 1, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM in Eykamp Hall Room 251

Monday, April 1, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM in Eykamp Hall Room 251

Tuesday, April 2, 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM in Eykamp Hall Room 251

Tuesday, April 2, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM in Eykamp Hall Room 251

Tuesday, April 2, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM in Eykamp Hall Room 251

Questions

If you have any questions about open enrollment and/or the University’s benefit plans, please contact the Office of Human Resources at  ll138@evansville.edu or 812-488-5045.

President Christopher Pietruszkiewicz is slated to present a keynote address to the NAACP Evansville Branch on Thursday, March 28, from 6 to 8 p.m. in Eykamp Hall.

The Evansville Freedom Fund Banquet, themed "Thriving Together," serves as the key fundraising initiative to bolster programs, activism, and outreach efforts of the organization. For registration, kindly visit the provided link.

The University of Evansville will be closed on Friday, March 29, for the observance of Good Friday. all administrative and academic offices will be closed.

Need service hours???? Want to help make a difference? Please join Alumni and Engagement for our annual purple Pep and Vim flag distribution. Snacks and drinks provided.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D4EACAC22A4FA7-47992890-pepand#/

We hope you can join us for a fun-filled week beginning April 7 with UEclipse activities. Help us welcome our alumni back to campus, celebrate our Alumni Awards recipients, play in our kickball tournament, and stop in for our alumni reunions!

For a full list of Reunion Weekend events, visit www.uealumnionline.com/2024Reunion.

Schedule of Events

Sunday, April 7, 2024

Presentation by Astrophysicist and UE Alumna Maria Weber ’08 PhD

Monday, April 8, 2024

Pep and Vim Virtual 5K (All week)
UEclipse

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Patricia H. Snyder Concert and Lecture Series presents Sarah Frey

Thursday, April 11, 2024

Campus Kickball Tournament
Creative Writing Coffee Hour
English & Creative Writing LitFest Banquet

Friday, April 12, 2024

Pep and Vim, UE’s Annual Day of Giving

Harlaxton Society Board Meeting
Board of Visitors Meeting
UEAAA Annual Meeting
Baseball vs. Illinois State
Class of 1974 Cocktail Hour
UET Production: Waiting for Lefty
English & Creative Writing Hemminger-Brown Lecture
Environmental Science
Earth Day Celebration, Natural Sciences Poster Session, Guy Banta Distinguished Lecture Series featuring ES Alumnus Dr. Zac Cheviron ’00, ES Alumni Panel Discussion, ES Mixer

Saturday, April 13, 2024

Music Reunion Breakfast
Giving Event with Pat Barner
Bike Race
50th Reunion Lunch - Class of 1974
UEAAA Zerah Priestly Carter Scholarship Luncheon
Football Alumni Golf Outing
Class of 1974 House Tour
Class of 1974 Campus Tour
Baseball vs. Illinois State
Class of 1974 Emily M. Young Assessment Center Tour
Alumni Awards Cocktail Hour
Alumni Awards Dinner  
UET Production: Waiting for Lefty
English & Creative Writing Student Literary Conference with student panels

Sunday, April 14, 2024

Alumni Breakfast
Campus Tour
Baseball vs. Illinois State

The Spring History Lecture for 2024 on April 4 will feature award-winning educator, Jon Carl of Reitz High School in Evansville. Mr. Carl has been active in the local history community for decades, conducting research, delivering lectures, and mentoring hundreds of students who have participated in the Reitz Feel the History Program, making local history documentaries. His lecture will focus on one of the most controversial moments in Evansville's postwar history and is entitled “Labor Showdown: the United Electrical Local 813 vs. Bucyrus-Erie, the Government, and the American Federation of Labor.”

The lecture is in SOBA 170, and begins at 4pm.

The Department of History, Politics, and Social Change acknowledges the gracious assistance of the Dean of the College of Arts and Science in making this lecture possible.

Maria Weber '08, PhD, a distinguished alumna of UE and a leading astrophysicist, will be delivering a captivating presentation on the mysteries of solar magnetism titled "From Eclipses to Magnetism: The Secret Life of the Sun" on Sunday, April 7, at 2:00 p.m. in Eykamp Hall.

The presentation is funded by the Dr. Guy Banta Distinguished Lecture Series in the Natural Sciences and Mathematics. It is free and open to the public.

You may register at evansville.edu/ueclipse/ , however you are welcome to attend if you are not registered.

The UE Department of Archaeology and USI Department of World Languages and Cultures is co-sponsoring a lecture entitled "Ancient Aliens: A Joke That Really Isn't Very Funny" on Thursday March 28 at 6:00 at the Stone Family Center for Health Sciences in anticipation of the Ancient Aliens Live event at the Victory Theatre later that evening. Archaeologist Dr. Andrew White of the University of Illinois will discuss a sample of the claims made on the long-running TV show Ancient Aliens and explore the shared intellectual ancestry of Ancient Aliens, eugenics, the occult, Nazism, Atlantis believers, and other pseudo-scientific belief systems. This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served and UE is providing free eclipse glasses to all attendees!

The Vanderburgh Co. Health Department mobile testing unit will be on campus, April 16th from 10-2 outside of the health center for free STI testing! Education, incentives, and condoms available!

Aces, get ready for a night of space-filled fun! Mark your calendars for April 12th from 5-8pm. Free to all UE students, please bring ID. $5 to non-UE students.

The Snyder Concert and Lecture Series presents: Sarah Frey
Wednesday, April 10
7:00 - 8:00 p.m. (Meet and greet/reception after)
Eykamp Hall

This event is free and open to both the UE campus and public!

Prior to the 7:00 p.m. event, Sarah will speak and hold a Q&A session with Schroeder School of Business students at 4:00 p.m. in SOBA 170 (Smythe Lecture Hall). Schroeder students should contact Megan Conapinski at mt263@evansville.edu to register.

Sarah Frey is the founder and CEO of Frey Farms, a Certified Woman-Owned Agribusiness headquartered in southern Illinois. Frey Farms is a leading US grower, shipper and marketer of fresh fruits and vegetables.

Sarah has been described by the New York Times as America’s Pumpkin Queen. Frey Farms is best known as being America’s largest producer of fresh pumpkins; but watermelons are, in fact, their top commodity. Sarah founded Tsamma (sah-mah) watermelon juice, which was the first watermelon juice distributed nationally.

She is also the author of the best-selling book, The Growing Season: How I Built a New Life – and Saved an American Farm. Guests are invited to bring their copy to have signed after the event. Sarah will also have 25 copies of her book for free, available on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Sarah’s entrepreneurial spirit was nurtured at the young age of eight, while accompanying her mother on a summer produce route selling direct to grocery retailers in southern Illinois. The summer she turned 16, Sarah took over the produce route and expanded it from 12 independent grocery stores to over 150 - then purchased her family’s small 100-acre farm. She ran her full-time business while attending high school and college simultaneously. At 19, Sarah negotiated with Wal-Mart, the nation’s largest retailer, turning her vision into reality with an expansive growth into retail grocery that enabled her to bring her four older brothers back to the family farm and into a now-flourishing business.

Dr. Bill Blanke, a local Evansville doctor, will be giving a lecture and Q&A about abortion, healthcare, and more in Post-Roe V Wade America. The event will take place on Monday April 1 at 6 pm in Koch 100. Bring your questions!

Event sponsored by Students for Life of America.

All are invited to the 31st Annual Leadership Awards and Reception. Leadership Awards celebrate the dedication and contributions that students provide on a daily basis to the UE community. Awards are presented from multiple offices across campus including but not limited to the Center for Student Engagement, Center for Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Office of Admissions, Dean of Students, Fitness Center and Intramurals, Presidents Office, and many more.

Come and celebrate you and your peers achievements with us during the 31st Annual Leadership Awards and Reception

Monday, April 22, 2024

Eykamp Hall

6:30pm

For any questions, please reach out to the Center for Student Engagement at cse@evansville.edu

You are invited to join us for our Alumni Awards Dinner and Celebration on Saturday, April 13, 2024!

Our award recipients:

The Distinguished Alumnae Award -
Linda E. White ’76, M’83

The Young Alumnus Award -
Bryce Weiler ’14

Edie Bates Volunteer Service Award -
Promise Neighborhood Core Team

Samuel Orr Honorary Alumni -
Dr. Mark and Mrs. Jennifer Browning

To learn more about our award recipients and register for the event, visit www.evansville.edu/AlumniAwards.

Trivia Night is a fundraising event to help raise money for Ace CARE in hopes to bring money into our organization to allow us to continue to provide our treatments. The event is planned to run 6:00-9:00pm with teams of 6 (max) competing in trivia rounds and small mini games in between. We hope this event will be a fun and active evening while raising money for our amazing organization!

Scan the QR code or follow this link to sign your team up!

https://www.uealumnionline.com/s/1096/bp20/interior.aspx?sid=1096&gid=1&pgid=4148&cid=7135&ecid=7135

Philosophical Allusions in James Joyce’s Finnegans Wake, by Robert Baines, PhD, Associate Professor of English

Robert Baines, PhD, is an Associate Professor of English at the University of Evansville. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Lit- erature from the University of Oxford, as well as a Master of Philosophy in Anglo-Irish Literature from Trinity College Dublin, and a PhD in English from Trinity College Dublin. He is also on track to complete a Master of Arts in Digital Humanities at Concordia University Ann Arbor this spring. He has published articles in numerous collections and journals, including the Dublin James Joyce Journal, European Joyce Studies, and the Journal of Modern Literature. His book, Philosophical Allusions in James Joyce’s Finnegans Wake, was published in 2023.

Philosophy is important in all of Joyce’s works, but it his final novel which most fully engages with that field. Finnegans Wake contains significant allusions to a whole host of philosophers, ranging from Aristotle to Confucius, Bergson to Kant. In introducing his new study of Finnegans Wake’s philosophical allusions, Baines demonstrates how we can understand those allusions individually, how we can define the relationships between them, and how we can grasp those allusions as a totality. What this largest perspective reveals is that the philosophical allusions of Joyce’s last novel form a coherent network of ideas, thinkers, and texts that is central to the conceptual structure of Finnegans Wake.

Wednesday, April 3, 2024
4:30 p.m. | Room 162 (Harkness Hall)
Schroeder Family School of Business Administration Building
For further information, call the William L. Ridgway College of Arts and Sciences at 812-488-2589.

Did you know that tatooing is one of the greatest (and oldest) human artistic expressions?

The current exhibit in the Krannert Gallery, "SKIN DEEP", features the tatoo work and paintings of six local artists.  The Gallery is open Mon - Sat 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., and Sun. from noon - 8:00 p.m.

Please join us for a reception in Krannert Gallery on Thursday March 14 at 6:30 p.m.

Dr. Jeff Braun, Professor of Physics and Co-Chair of UE’s Eclipse Committee, and Casey Wilkinson with Wilkinson Brothers Design pose for photos.

Come get your picture with UE’s Giant Eclipse glasses! In a collaboration with the Wilkinson Brothers Design Company, and through a sponsorship with Circular Venture Lab, UE’s Center for Innovation & Change was able to obtain these glasses to commemorate the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. Currently placed outside the CIC on the second floor of Ridgway above the dining hall, be on the lookout for this photo opportunity as it moves around campus! For more information on UE’s activities on 4/8, visit Evansville.edu/UEclipse

In preparation for Skin Cancer awareness month in May, the UE clinic will be offering Skin Cancer screenings during the month of April. According to the American Academy of Dermatology it is estimated that 9,500 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with skin cancer every day. This number is continuing to rise as skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States.

Please note that the screening will be a full body skin exam. Please see the tips below on fully preparing for your screening!

• During your Skin Cancer screening, you will be asked to remove clothing and will be provided a paper gown for privacy. This is a full body skin exam!

• This 20-minute appointment is a dedicated Skin Cancer screening. If needed, follow up appointments may be scheduled if additional procedures are indicated. If you are needing any additional clinic services or medication refills, please schedule a separate clinic appointment as you would outside of this event.

• For patients who are referred to a dermatologist, please note that wait times can vary as Dermatology offices often schedule several weeks or months out.

• Additional ways to prepare for your screening; wear loose clothes, avoid wearing makeup, keep your hair loose so your scalp can be examined, and bring a  list of any concerns you want to discuss with the provider (skin spots, patches, or moles).

Skin Cancer screenings will be offered by appointment only to those eligible to use the UE clinic. If you are interested in scheduling your Skin Cancer screening, please follow the link below to view dates, times, and to sign up.

https://acelink.evansville.edu/areas/medicalclinic/skinchecks/Index.cfm

Questions? Please reach out to Haley Karges at hw164@evansville.edu

UEclipse glasses are available in the UE Bookstore while supplies last for employees, students, and our guests who need additional glasses for family or friends. There is a limit of four per person.

In an era where cultural preservation meets modern innovation, we are excited to announce the launch of our newly revamped Master of Arts program in Cultural Resource Management right here at the University of Evansville. Formerly known as 'Innovative Leadership in Heritage Management,' the program has undergone a transformation to better reflect its focus and appeal to aspiring students like you.

Designed with your passions and aspirations in mind, our MA in Cultural Resource Management offers a dynamic blend of theory and practice, equipping you with the skills and expertise needed to thrive in the diverse landscape of heritage and cultural preservation.

With an emphasis on accessibility and flexibility, our online, asynchronous format allows you to pursue your degree at your own pace, seamlessly integrating your studies into your busy life. Whether you're juggling work commitments, social engagements, or other academic pursuits, our program empowers you to chart your own path to success. Even better? No expensive, standardized test scores required.

What sets our program apart is the unparalleled opportunities it offers. From internship placements in Evansville to immersive workshops at the historic Harlaxton College, you'll gain hands-on experience and invaluable insights from industry leaders and experts. Our extensive network of partners and collaborators ensures that you'll be at the forefront of cultural preservation efforts, making a tangible impact in communities near and far.

As a student in our MA program, you'll delve into a diverse range of courses, including:

• Cultural Heritage Conservation
• Cultural Landscape Management
• Archaeological Resource Management
• Cultural Policy and Advocacy
• Digital Humanities and Cultural Mapping
• Heritage Tourism and Sustainable Development

Upon graduation, you'll be equipped to pursue a wide array of rewarding career paths, including:

• Cultural Resource Manager
• Museum Curator or Director
• Heritage Conservation Specialist
• Archaeological Field Supervisor
• Cultural Policy Analyst
• Tourism Development Officer

With no standardized test results required for admission, there's never been a better time to apply and embark on your journey towards a fulfilling career in cultural resource management. Seize the opportunity to shape the future of our shared heritage and make a difference in the world.

Apply today and join us in preserving the past for generations to come. Visit our University of Evansville site to learn more and start your application process. Apply today!

Who is ready for some friendly competition? Assemble a team for our Kickball Tournament on April 11. Each team should have a minimum of 11 players. Kickball is open to all students, faculty, staff, and alumni.

Get your kickball team registered today! Student, faculty, and any alumni with access to an evansville.edu email can register via IM Leagues - https://www.imleagues.com/spa/intramural/41e40fb9627041279c7d73cd0f8ed4ac/home

The deadline to register is Friday, April 5. If you do NOT have a UE email address and would like to register, please send your information to Ted McCoart tm301@evansville.edu.

Sigma Tau Delta is selling T-shirts for just $15!!

All proceeds support four students who will represent UE at Sigma Tau Delta's National Centennial Convention in St. Louis, Missouri this April. Please help our students represent UE!!

Above is a model of our T-shirt – Dr. Kristina Hochwender designed it in UE’s Letter Lab. The price is $15.

ORDER ONLINE NOW

1.    Use this Google Form to Order your shirt(s): https://forms.gle/M17ErsAtRiuAdyfB7

2.    Send payment to our Chapter Advisor Dr. Sara Petrosillo through Venmo to @Sara-Petrosillo or PayPal to @petrosillousa (You can also deliver cash or cheque to Michelle Lehman at

Room 320 Olmstead Hall -- cheques should be made out to

UE-Sigma Tau Delta)

3.    You will be contacted with pickup information. All shirts are

delivered to the English Department at 320 Olmstead Hall

PURCHASE IN-PERSON

Sigma Tau Delta will have a table on the 1^st Floor

of Ridgeway from 11am-1pm on Tuesday, March 26th. You can purchase a shirt in-person!

Please consider supporting our classmates in this experience! At just $15 per shirt, this is an excellent chance to contribute to our classmates’ academic pursuit!

Questions or concerns? Please contact UE Sigma Tau Delta President Michael Ikejiani: mi50@evansville.edu.

The University of Evansville's Counselling Services and senior nursing students are collaborating to develop a guide for recognizing, responding to, and referring students with mental health needs. The guide will be a resource for faculty and staff in aiding students in need of mental health services. Please join the senior nursing students as they introduce the purple folder, discuss mental health resources within the university, and give faculty the tools they need to help students. The event will be held on March 27th, 2024 at 7 pm and located in Eykamp.

Students,

Your opinions are needed, would you be interested in participating in Club Sports?

Will you please take a minute to fill out a club sports interest survey?

https://forms.office.com/r/bhsCeAhQvg

Hey Juniors and Seniors!

In an era where cultural preservation meets modern innovation, we are excited to announce the launch of our newly revamped Master of Arts program in Cultural Resource Management based right here at UE. Formerly known as 'Innovative Leadership in Heritage Management,' the program has undergone a transformation to better reflect its focus and appeal to aspiring students like you.

Designed with your passions and aspirations in mind, our MA in Cultural Resource Management offers a blend of theory and practice, equipping you with the skills and expertise needed to thrive in the diverse landscape of heritage and cultural preservation.

With an emphasis on accessibility and flexibility, our online, asynchronous format allows you to pursue your degree at your own pace, seamlessly integrating your studies into your busy life. Whether you're juggling work commitments, social engagements, or other academic pursuits, our program empowers you to chart your own path to success. We even have four dynamic 'majors' within the MA, putting you in the driver's seat of your graduate studies. You can choose between:

• Historic Preservation and Conservation
• Sustainable Landscape Management
• Cultural Resource Governance and Policy
• Cultural Business and Economics 

From internship placements in Evansville to immersive workshops at Harlaxton College, you'll gain hands-on experience and invaluable insights from industry leaders and experts. Our extensive network of partners and collaborators ensures that you'll be at the forefront of cultural preservation efforts, making a tangible impact in communities near and far.

As a student in our MA program, you'll delve into a diverse range of courses and workshops, including:

• Cultural Heritage Conservation
• Museum Studies and Exhibition Design
• Archaeological Resource Management
• Cultural Policy and Advocacy
• Digital Humanities and Cultural Mapping
• Heritage Tourism and Sustainable Development

Upon graduation, you'll be equipped to pursue a wide array of rewarding career paths, including:

• Cultural Resource Manager
• Museum Curator or Director
• Heritage Conservation Specialist
• Archaeological Field Supervisor
• Cultural Policy Analyst
• Tourism Development Officer

With no standardized test results required for admission, there's never been a better time to apply and embark on your journey towards a fulfilling career in cultural resource management. We're still accepting applications for this Fall 2024, so seize the opportunity to shape the future of our shared heritage and make a difference in the world and continue your journey with the UE and Harlaxton family!

Summer housing applications are available.  If you will be staying in Evansville for the summer for classes, work, research, or other reasons, you can live in a townhouse.  Additional information and applications are available on the Residence Life website and are due April 19.

https://www.evansville.edu/residencelife/campushousing/summerhousing.cfm

The Margaret E. Schriefer Liberal Arts Scholarship was established for the University of Evansville in loving memory of Margaret E. Schriefer. This scholarship will be awarded annually to a deserving student, covering full tuition, books, supplies, materials, and laboratory fees. To be considered for this scholarship, students must meet the following qualifications:

• Must be enrolled at the University of Evansville and have a major of study in Literature, English, Music or Theatre.
• Must be a natural-born citizen of the United States of America with no prior criminal record, other than minor traffic violations.
• Must be a free and accepted Mason in good standing in a local lodge under the authority of the Grand Lodge of its state, or be the descendant, sibling, or nephew/niece of a Master Mason in good standing in his respective lodge under the authority of the Grand Lodge of its respective state. If the related Mason shall not be living at the time of the student’s consideration for this scholarship, a letter shall be obtained from the Lodge of the related Mason to the effect that the related Mason was in good standing at the time of his death. 
• Must have and maintain a "C" average

If you meet the requirements for this scholarship, please complete the scholarship application and return to the Office of Student Financial Services by April 15th, 2024.

Questions may be directed to SFS by email (studentfinancialservices@evansville.edu) or by phone at 812-488-2364.

UE students seeking financial aid or intending to use loan funds for summer courses at UE should complete a Summer Financial Aid Application and return it to the Office of Student Financial Services (Olmsted 105) however is most convenient by April 25, 2024. The application will allow our office to assess your financial aid and loan eligibility.

Work-Study:

On-campus jobs are available for continuing UE students during the summer. You do not need to be eligible for need-based Federal Work-Study during the academic year in order to apply. You may also apply regardless of your enrollment in summer courses. Applications will be available within the Student Employment area of Self-Service.

We'd like to Congratulate Deborah Riggs as the March Employee of The Month!

Follow the link below to see the post on MyUE!

March 2024 Employee of The Month

Chemistry students Giulia Cardona, Aidan Montoure, Ellie Geittmann, Lincoln Smith, Eli Phillips, Ali Scott, Theresa Stark, and Abbey Daniel attended the National Meeting of the American Chemical Society in New Orleans from March 17th-21st.  These students did a fantastic job of representing UE as they presented their research, learned about cutting-edge science, and participated in conference events.

Please join the Offices of Human Resources and Institutional Equity in congratulating Human Resource Talent Specialist Brooke Weaver for completing her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Human Resource Management at Western Governors University! Way to go and con"grad"ulations, Brooke!

UE is excited to announce Purple Pack, a new course material delivery program that provides undergraduate students access to your required course materials in a convenient package before the first day of class. With this new program, your course materials are included in a flat-rate fee at a savings of 35-50%, compared to traditional book purchases. This program will begin with the Fall 2024 term.

For more information about the program and semester cost visit Evansville.edu/PurplePack

The visiting SIUE baseball team erupted for 10 runs in the final three innings on Tuesday night to secure a 14-6 victory over the University of Evansville Purple Aces at German American Bank Field at Charles H. Braun Stadium in Evansville.

The Cougars scored two unearned runs in the seventh inning to grab a one-run lead, before scoring three runs in the eighth inning and five more in the ninth inning to blow things open.  Outfielder Lucas Spence led the way for SIUE, going 4-for-6 with a triple, four runs scored and four RBI.  All four RBI, three of his hits and three of his runs came in the final three innings of the game.

SIUE struck first in the third inning on a solo home run by second baseman Mack Mitchell and the first run of the game by Spence, who singled and eventually scored on a wild pitch.

The score would remain 2-0 in favor of SIUE until the fourth inning, when UE graduate designated hitter Chase Hug launched a three-run home run to right field to give UE a 3-2 lead.

The Cougars would tie the game at 3-3 in the fifth inning, before UE opened up a 5-3 lead with two runs in the bottom half of the frame.  Graduate third baseman Brent Widder roped his second double of the game to score the inning’s first run, before junior outfielder Harrison Taubert came through with an RBI ground out to give UE a 5-3 lead.

SIUE scored a run in the sixth inning to trim the UE lead to 5-4, before taking the lead with two unearned runs in the seventh inning.  Spence started the rally with a one-out single.  Then, after a strikeout and a hit-by-pitch put runners on first and second, Spence raced home on a fielding error to tie the game and a throwing error put two men in scoring position with two outs.   Then, a controversial balk call on a 3-2 count brought in the go-ahead run for SIUE and gave the Cougars a 6-5 lead.  Spence then broke things open in the eighth inning with a two-run triple as SIUE went on to win.

Spence and first baseman Ryan Niedzwiedz both had four hits and four RBI each to lead SIUE.  Hug drove in three runs for UE, while Widder and senior first baseman Kip Fougerousse had two hits each.  For Widder, it came in his 200th career collegiate game.

With the victory, SIUE improves to 8-17 overall.  Evansville, meanwhile, falls to 9-15 overall with the loss.  Evansville will return to action next on Thursday night, as the Purple Aces will host Southern Illinois in a three-game Missouri Valley Conference series.  First-pitch is set for 6 p.m. and Thursday’s game can be heard live on 107.1 FM-WJPS and seen live on ESPN+.

Kenny Strawbridge Jr. scored a team-high 11 points but it was a 22-point game from Alex Schumacher that paced Seattle to a 71-57 win over the University of Evansville men’s basketball team in the second round of the Ro CBI at the Ocean Center.

It was a banner season for the Purple Aces who made their first postseason appearance since 2015.  UE completed the season with 17 wins, its highest tally since 2017-18.  In its Arch Madness opener, the Aces grabbed their first win in St. Louis since 2017 as they took down Illinois State.  In November, Evansville won its first six games of the season, the best start since the 1964-65 NCAA National Championship squad.

Those are just a few of the accomplishments for head coach David Ragland and his program as they complete the 2023-24 season.

Chuck Bailey III and Cam Haffner each recorded eight points while Tanner Cuff added six points and a team-high 5 boards.

Seattle took the early 2-0 lead as Evansville fought back to tie the score each time.  With the Redhawks holding an 8-6 lead, Tanner Cuff knocked down a triple to give the Purple Aces their first lead at 9-8 at the 15:26 mark.

After Seattle tied it up at 9-9, Sekou Kalle converted back-to-back buckets to make it a 13-9 game.  Evansville continued to add to the lead as a layup by Antonio Thomas extended the advantage to 20-12 as the half entered its final eight minutes.  The Redhawks clawed their way back, getting within two with 2:39 left in the period.

Kenny Strawbridge Jr. hit a layup before a turnover led to another Cuff 3-pointer that made it a 31-24 game entering the final minute.  Following a 4-0 run by Seattle, Gage Bobe drilled a triple in the final seconds to send the Aces to the break with a 34-28 lead.  The Aces shot 50% in the opening period.

Through the opening two minutes of the second half, the 6-point lead held strong as two Strawbridge free throws pushed the lead to 36-30.  Over the next four minutes, Seattle scored seven in a row to go back up by one, but at the 13:56 mark, Bobe knocked down another triple to put Evansville back in front.

The Redhawks wrestled away a 43-40 lead as the game moved into the last 12 minutes as Josh Hughes made a nice move at the basket to make it a 1-point game.  Unfortunately, Seattle responded in a big way.  Over the next seven minutes, the Redhawks outscored UE by an 18-2 margin to put things out of reach, going up 61-44 with 4:04 remaining.

Evansville’s relentless attitude showed in the final minutes as they never gave up.  Cam Haffner and Antonio Thomas each connected on triples to cut the deficit to nine points with just under two minutes on the clock, but that was as close as they would get with Seattle clinching the win.

It was a tale of two halves for both teams.  UE shot 50% in the first, but a 31.8% second-half saw them finish the game at 42.3%.  Seattle shot 40.9% in the opening 20 minutes before finishing the second half at 48.3%.  Their final tally finished at 45.1%.

The University of Evansville baseball team will continue a season-long eight-game homestand on Tuesday night, as the Purple Aces will welcome the SIUE Cougars to German American Bank Field at Charles H. Braun Stadium for a non-conference contest.  First-pitch is set for 6 p.m.

Evansville will bring a 9-13 overall record into Tuesday night’s game.  The Purple Aces are trying to snap a season-long five-game losing streak, as UE has dropped three one-run decisions in the last five contests.  UE is led offensively by graduate outfielder Mark Shallenberger, who will bring a team-best .398 batting average into Tuesday’s contest.  Shallenberger currently ranks third in NCAA Division I baseball with 15 hit-by-pitches this season, as he is just one HBP shy of the national lead.  Career-wise, Shallenberger ranks fifth among active Division I players with 47 career HBPs, and he is just four shy of UE’s career mark of 51, set by Troy Beilsmith in 2021.  He currently ranks 11th among Division I players in on-base percentage this year at .561.

SIUE will bring a 7-17 overall record into Tuesday’s game after winning two out of three games against Lindenwood to open Ohio Valley Conference play over the weekend.  Junior outfielder Lucas Spencer currently paces the SIUE offense with a .398 batting average.  Spencer has collected eight doubles, two triples, and a home run offensively for SIUE, and he has been red-hot as of late, as he will ride a nine-game hitting streak into Tuesday’s contest.

Evansville out-lasted SIUE, 11-7, last March in Edwardsville, Illinois to win the only season meeting a year ago.  UE launched four home runs in the contest, led by current graduate catcher Brendan Hord, who went 4-for-6 with two home runs and four RBI.  All-time, UE leads the series 18-8.

Due to the UE men’s basketball team advancing on in the CBI Tournament, there will be no radio coverage of Tuesday night’s game.  Live stats will be available on GoPurpleAces.com.